Comparing hip abductor tendon repair to sham surgery
Open Surgical Reconstruction Versus Open Sham Surgery in the Treatment of Hip Abductor Tendon Tears; A Double Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Horsens Hospital · NCT06398015
This study is testing if a real surgery to fix hip abductor tendon tears works better than a fake surgery for people with this condition.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Horsens Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Horsens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06398015 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the effectiveness of open surgical reconstruction for patients with hip abductor tendon tears by comparing it to a sham surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the surgical repair group or the sham surgery group, with outcomes assessed at three and six months post-surgery. The primary measure of effectiveness will be patient-reported pain using the revised Copenhagen Hip And Groin Outcome Score. Rehabilitation will be guided by a physiotherapist who is blinded to the group allocation, ensuring unbiased assessment of outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 30 and above with MRI-verified hip abductor tendon pathology and lateral hip pain lasting more than 12 months.
Not a fit: Patients with previous hip surgeries, significant osteoarthritis, or cognitive issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence for more effective treatment options for patients suffering from hip abductor tendon tears.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored surgical interventions for hip injuries, this specific comparison of surgical repair versus sham surgery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an MRI verified hip abductor tendon pathology * Age 30 years or above * Lateral hip pain for more than 12 months * Ability to understand written and verbal Danish Exclusion Criteria: * Previous hip joint replacement, pelvic osteomies, hip abductor tendon surgery, femoral nailing or iliotibial band surgery * Pregnancy * Osteoarthritis of the hip joint on the affected side (Kellgren Lawrence grade +2) * Rheumatoid disorders * Inability to attend planned follow-up visits * Having an ongoing occupational injury insurance case * Expected lack of compliance due to cognitive issues, alcohol, or drug abuse
Where this trial is running
Horsens
- Horsens Regional Hospital — Horsens, Denmark (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mathias Høgsholt, PT, PhD.st. — Horsens Regional Hospital; Aarhus University
- Study coordinator: Mathias Høgsholt, PT, PhD.st.
- Email: mathhg@rm.dk
- Phone: +45 24205299
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Rupture of Hip Abductor Tendon, orthopedics, hip injuries, rehabilitation, sham surgery, lateral hip pain, hip abductor tendon tear